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Origins of the Morrey surname

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About the Morreys

We have a total number of 7801 records for people with the last name Morrey.

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Where do most Morreys live?

In 1921, most Morreys lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Morreys

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We have 7,000 records for the Morrey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1572.

Who were Morreys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Morrey first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Morreys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Morreys in 1921
General Servant Domestic

27

Widow

26

Dressmaker

19

General Servant

16

Domestic Servant

13

Common Male occupations for Morreys in 1921
Farmer

48

Agricultural Labourer

40

Blacksmith

39

Farm Labourer

33

Yeoman

27

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